Embedded Firmware Engineer

Job Description

• Participate in the development of embedded firmware architecture and code optimized for controlling families of VI Chip power components.
• Work alongside Analog Engineers to generate control algorithms and firmware solutions for power supply platforms.  Respond to change requests and bug fixes by viewing scope traces and other hardware-oriented evidence.
• Define processes, methods and tools for developing power converter control algorithms that can be used across VI Chip product families.
• Incorporate product and manufacturing requirements into firmware design.
• Perform design tradeoffs, evaluation, and selection of microcontrollers to meet performance and cost goals.
• Analyze requirements, identify tasks, provide estimates, and work with the team to meet schedule milestones.
• Mentor power supply hardware engineers on how to contribute to firmware development projects.
• Ensure the use of formal development methods and application of best practices in developing standard code modules for VI Chip products.
• Participate in the development in requirements and design specifications
• Participate in unit testing and other V&V activities

Education / Qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer – M / F / Veteran / Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range : $90,000 - $115,000

Please note : This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.